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What Pet Should I Get? (Classic Seuss) Hardcover – Picture Book, July 28, 2015
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A dog or a cat? A fish or a bird? Or maybe a crazy creature straight from the mind of Dr. Seuss! Which pet would YOU get? A trip to the pet store turns into a hilarious struggle when two kids must choose one pet to take home... but every time they think they see an animal they like, they find something even better! Perfect for animal lovers and Seuss lovers alike, this book will delight readers young and old.
Bringing readers a previously unpublished manuscript and sketches that were discovered twenty-two years after Dr. Seuss’s death, this edition of What Pet Should I Get? features eight pages of commentary on his creative process and love of pets.
The cat?
Or the dog?
The kitten?
The pup?
Oh, boy!
It is something
to make a mind up.
- Print length48 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 2
- Lexile measureAD350L
- Dimensions8.3 x 0.37 x 11.3 inches
- PublisherRandom House Books for Young Readers
- Publication dateJuly 28, 2015
- ISBN-100553524267
- ISBN-13978-0553524260
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- Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers; First Edition (July 28, 2015)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 48 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0553524267
- ISBN-13 : 978-0553524260
- Reading age : 3 - 6 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : AD350L
- Grade level : Preschool - 2
- Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.3 x 0.37 x 11.3 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #78,801 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #368 in Early Learning Beginner Readers
- #376 in Stories in Verse
- #1,307 in Children's Beginner Readers
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Customers find this children's book appealing across multiple age groups, from kindergarten through fifth grade, and appreciate its engaging story about a common childhood experience. The illustrations receive positive feedback for their classic Seuss style and beautiful colors, and customers consider it a wonderful gift for grandbabies and beginning readers. The book offers extra information in the back, making it a great value, and customers find it easy to read. The rhyme quality receives mixed reviews, with some customers enjoying the fun rhyming while others find it poor.
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Customers find the book appealing to children of all ages, from kindergarten through fifth grade, and appreciate it as a great way to teach reading.
"...making it an engaging read that sparks curiosity and a love for reading in children ages 3 to 7." Read more
"...Most highly recommended for children and adults alike.. The publisher recommends this book for ages 3 - 7 and P - 2." Read more
"...It has now been finished by his editors and it is the story of a classic childhood moment: choosing a pet...." Read more
"...A great story and great lesson rolled into one. Do not be surprised, if your child, or the child in you, reads this book again and again." Read more
Customers love the story of this children's book, particularly appreciating its interesting way of ending and how it reflects common childhood experiences. One customer notes that the open ending is great for starting discussions.
"...this unjacketed Beginner Book edition focuses solely on the charming story, encouraging early readers to explore the exciting world of reading...." Read more
"...The story is fair and if you are a huge Seuss fan, you will want this to complete your collection, until the next manuscript/storyboards are found..." Read more
"...Not check. Liked the book great pics and wording, just the ending leaves you hanging. Is Kevin Spacey Kaiser Soze?..." Read more
"...A great story and great lesson rolled into one. Do not be surprised, if your child, or the child in you, reads this book again and again." Read more
Customers appreciate the illustrations in this book, noting their classic Seuss style and beautiful colors, with one customer specifically mentioning the charming old pictures.
"...With Dr. Seuss's signature rhymes and vibrant illustrations, readers are drawn into their humorous adventure, making it a perfect choice for animal..." Read more
"...The book rhymes, of course, and the drawings are bright and colorful...." Read more
"Another cute book my son enjoys to read!" Read more
"...Check. Dr. Seuss wrote and ending to the book. Not check. Liked the book great pics and wording, just the ending leaves you hanging...." Read more
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Customers appreciate the information content of the book, particularly the history section and extra details in the back.
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Customers find the book easy to read and understand, with one mentioning it's great for read-aloud sessions.
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"easy to read for my grandaughter wanted to get it before gone!" Read more
"...lack of flow compared to other Dr Seuss books, this one is a lot less fun to read." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the book's rhyme quality, with some enjoying the fun rhyming while others find it not as well written.
"...What Pet Should I Get? is a captivating blend of laughter and lessons on choice, making it an engaging read that sparks curiosity and a love for..." Read more
"...Not as well written as his actual books. We hate the ending because you never get to find out what pet they get..." Read more
"...Of course, in a 'tent'!. Wonderful rhymes and delightful creatures that are sure to entertain the little ones in your family...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024In What Pet Should I Get?, Dr. Seuss takes young readers on a delightful journey through the whimsical world of pets. This fun and silly tale follows two kids as they visit a pet store, faced with the exciting yet perplexing task of choosing the perfect animal companion. From cats and dogs to fish and birds—plus some truly Seussian creatures—each option leads to delightful discoveries and hilarious decisions.
As the children attempt to decide, they encounter a series of increasingly intriguing pets, leading to a chaotic struggle to make up their minds. With Dr. Seuss's signature rhymes and vibrant illustrations, readers are drawn into their humorous adventure, making it a perfect choice for animal lovers and Seuss fans of all ages.
Originally discovered posthumously, this unjacketed Beginner Book edition focuses solely on the charming story, encouraging early readers to explore the exciting world of reading. What Pet Should I Get? is a captivating blend of laughter and lessons on choice, making it an engaging read that sparks curiosity and a love for reading in children ages 3 to 7.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2015Decision time and an adventure is on for Kay and her brother...Dad said that they could only pick one pet and they must be home by noon! So many pets to choose from including a monkey, a turtle, fish, a bird. a rabbit,a dog or a cat. But wait, there is one more and that one is so colorful and big.... the yent!! Decision time is here and both of the children are absolutely 'wide-eyes' while trying to select one. They even discuss the size of their house and think that perhaps a tall pet might fit better. It truly is 'something to make a mind up' and DR. Seuss illustrates perfectly the process of trying to select the right pet in this book. There are lots of parts in making a decision ...especially when one has to be home by noon!~
The book rhymes, of course, and the drawings are bright and colorful. I really liked the yent as I kept thinking about where in the world would he stay? Of course, in a 'tent'!. Wonderful rhymes and delightful creatures that are sure to entertain the little ones in your family.
Another DR. Seuss book has been found 24 years after his death in 1991 and this one is also a treasure for the little ones....as well as some adults. I took a trip down Memory Lane when I ordered this one. I kept thinking about the older Seuss books I read to my nephew in the 1960's. 'Green Eggs and Ham' is the first one that comes to mind. Lots of rhymes and silly characters for a young mind to explore. This one is cut from the same cloth but emphasizes the decision making process that little ones must learn in life...
Theodor Seuss Geisel aka DR. Seuss graduated from Dartmouth College in 1925. In 2012 Dartmouth College named their medical school after DR. 'Seuss' and his wife (Geisel Medical School). I think he would be most pleased with this honor..
Most highly recommended for children and adults alike.. The publisher recommends this book for ages 3 - 7 and P - 2.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2015Note: Some reviewers would try to do their review in the style of Dr Seuss. To respect his memory, I won't even try.
This summer, two books were released that had the same characteristics. Both were by well-known best-selling authors, both were long-lost manuscripts, both were written in the 1950's. But while one book, Go Set a Watchman, was released with hype not seen since Harry Potter, this book was released with much less fanfare.
According to the back of the book, the manuscript of this book was discovered in a box of papers by Dr Seuss' daughter. Dr Seuss, who died in 1991, had apparently started the project, then put it away. The estate of Dr Seuss decided to finish the project and publish it, with much less controversy than Go Set a Watchman. The main things that needed to be finished were the illustrations, which had limited notes from Dr Seuss. Using his other books written about that time, the illustrations were finished, and the book was published.
There isn't much of a plot to this book, but I don't think anyone really expects much of a plot in a Dr Seuss book. Two books of his that were turned into feature films, Cat in the Hat and Grinch, needed to pad the story quite a bit to stretch it to 2 hours. Even the TV specials needed to add music sequences to get a respectable length. I wonder what would happen to this book on TV.
At any rate, the plot, such as it is, revolves around a brother and sister who go to the pet store. Dad has promised to pay for one pet, but no more. Mom said to be home by noon. When the kids get to the store, they fall in love with all the pets. They can't decide. "We need to pick one, or else we may wind up with none!" *Spoiler alert* At the end, they pick a pet and go home. Dr Seuss doesn't say which pet they pick. All we see is a pink basket with two eyes peeking out. The back cover has four animals, each with a check mark next to it. It's an invitation for the kids to pick their own and discuss why.
The publisher notes that this book is a product of its times )the 1950s). Back in the 50s, kids went to a pet store to pick out their pets. Today, it is recommended that kids go to an animal shelter to adopt a rescue. The publisher even supports this, but left the book as Dr Seuss wrote it.
A second thing that makes this a product of its times. The kids are sent to the store by themselves, with the only instruction from Mom to be home by noon. The parents aren't in any of the illustrations, so I assume they're at home (or in the case of Dad, at work. This was the 50s, after all.) This brought to mind the parents in Maryland who let their kids walk home 2 miles from school. They were charged with child neglect and had their kids taken away from them. Even when I was in school, walking home was nothing. As I said, this book is a product of its times.
The book notes that the kids in this book look exactly like the kids in One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. The book wonders if this book could have been prep work for One Fish. We'll never know. All in all, another great book by Dr Seuss. If you have kids, read this along with them. Ask them what kind of pet they would get.
As for me, I had a Chihuahua mix, Waldo growing up. Right now I live in an apartment that doesn't allow pets, so I haven't even thought about it. I may revisit this in the future.
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- Amanda PiesseReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read together
Great story, rhyme and rhythm encourage reluctant readers, while the surprise ending always gets a laugh. Always a lot more going on in Dr Seuss books than meets the eye- I’ve never met a child who doesn’t get a great kick out of reading these. Highly recommended
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MarisaReviewed in Spain on June 24, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy divertido
A mis hijos les gustó. Divertido con sus rimas.
- Blunt bladesReviewed in Australia on October 30, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Great book
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SamanthaReviewed in Brazil on April 18, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito bom
Muito bom
- JoannaReviewed in Canada on September 4, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Love Dr. Seuss books cant go wrong